June 2024 was all about technological renewal. While many features remained the same for you, crucial changes happened under the hood of SYRAKUS. These updates make the platform faster, more stable, and pave the way for the major features of the coming year.
Introduction of Tanstack Query
We have moved our frontend data handling to Tanstack Query (formerly React Query). This sounds technical, but it means tangible benefits for you:
- Speed: Data is cached more intelligently, so pages load with almost no delay.
- Up-to-date info: Information is automatically updated in the background without you having to reload the page.
- Robustness: Error handling for network problems has been massively improved.
New UI Architecture & Packages
SYRAKUS consists of many different building blocks. We have now moved these blocks into their own packages (@syrakus-ui). This allows us:
- Consistency: All buttons, forms, and menus now behave absolutely identically across all modules.
- Maintainability: Improvements to one component immediately benefit the entire system.
- Development Speed: We can now build new interfaces even faster from existing, tested components.
Modern Timekeeping with Temporal
Scheduling is complex. To handle time zones, daylight saving time, and date calculations even more precisely, we have started using the new Temporal API (via polyfill). This prevents subtle errors in shift planning across midnight or for international teams.
Preparations for Invite Codes
We have laid the technical foundation for Invite Codes. Soon you will be able to invite new team members simply via a link or a short code instead of having to create them manually. This will make the process much leaner and more user-friendly.
This version is a clear commitment to the highest technical quality. We are building SYRAKUS so that it remains modern and powerful for years to come!